Steatorrhoea

Steatorrhoea is the passing of stools that contain too much fat because the gut is not absorbing it properly. The stools are typically pale, bulky, greasy, foul-smelling and may float or be hard to flush. It can point to problems with the pancreas, the liver and bile flow, or the lining of the small intestine, such as coeliac disease, and needs medical investigation.